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Podcasts by Prof. Gary Rose ====================== This political podcast series will focus on the 2016 Presidential Election. The following podcasts are intended to inform listeners of developments related to the intense nominating contests currently unfolding among the Democratic and Republican candidates for president. No other country on the face of the earth has adopted a system for nominating their national leaders remotely similar to that of the American model. This will be a grueling ...
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Welcome to "The College Admissions Process Podcast," your ultimate resource for navigating the journey to higher education while receiving application tips and other college advice. I am your host, John Durante, and I am here to introduce you to college admissions representatives, and other professionals in the field of college admissions. Our purpose is to serve you the students and parents, so that you may gain insight straight from the people who ultimately make the decisions. Regardless ...
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Talking About It

New Canaan Abuse Prevention Partnership

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TALKING ABOUT IT is a community podcast from New Canaan, CT dedicated to reducing the stigma around behavioral health issues our community members face, preventing abuse, and promoting healthy relationships. This monthly podcast is created by the New Canaan Abuse Prevention Partnership (Dede Bartlett, Founder) and made possible by a grant from the New Canaan Community Foundation. The series is supported by over 40 organizations in the New Canaan area dedicated to providing resources for our ...
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In this episode, Marissa Strominger provides invaluable insights into UofSC’s admissions process and campus life. Here are the top 4 highlights and show notes: 🔍 Episode Highlights: Holistic Review Process: Marissa breaks down UofSC’s approach to evaluating applications, focusing on more than just test scores. Discover what other factors play a cru…
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Host Paul Pacelli had some fun wrapping up another week on "Connecticut Today" with artificial intelligence expert Professor Pedro Domingos, author of, "2040: A Silicon Valley Satire," in a discussion about whether Americans would ever elect an "A.I." president (00:31). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by for his regular update (12…
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This week, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to limit how much time children spend on their smartphones in school. The Smart Kids, Not Smartphones Act would create a competitive, non-monetary program recognizing schools that enforce bans on smartphone use during instruction time. Social media consultant, Krist…
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Senator Richard Blumenthal is celebrating the U.S. Senate's passage of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act. The bill was introduced by the Connecticut Democrat and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. Blumenthal says the measure is the first serious effort to reform the tech industry since 1998, and is a major win for the nation's ch…
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Last November, it was announced that Connecticut saw a dramatic population increase between 2021 and 2022. However, U.S. Census numbers reflect that it is more likely there was a net loss of 13,000 people to other states. Senator Eric Berthel, Ranking Senator on the Appropriations Committee, discussed how this inaccuracy could have occurred and the…
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Host Paul Pacelli started Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with a look at an unexpected spike in some electric bills currently hitting state consumers (00:26). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio stopped by to comment on the same issue (13:22). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi dropped by with the latest buzz from the Park City (21:33) Ima…
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Commissioner Ron Welch of the CT Department of Veterans Affairs shared the legacy of Captain Paul Bucha. Commissioner Welch also talked about the CT Veterans Hall of Fame. Applications are being accepted through September 15th. How to Apply: https://portal.ct.gov/dva/pages/ct-veterans-hall-of-fame/how-to?language=en_US Nomination Package (needed fo…
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A viral video surfaced on Instagram of a woman sharing her terrifying story of taking a stranger’s photo on a cell phone only to learn she had allegedly been drugged. We talked about this instance with former police chief, Gary McNamara. He spoke about the importance of recognizing signs of a bad situation and getting comfortable with saying “no.” …
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34% of Connecticut’s population are renters, but despite the arrival of more housing options, a small percentage of those options are considered affordable. Renee Dobos of Connecticut Housing Partners discusses the concerns about uneducated views on “affordable housing,” the push-back from towns regarding overpopulation and the need for an equal ta…
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We tackled invasive species during our Zoo Minute discussing mitten crabs and spotted lantern flies. How did they get here? Why are they such a problem? If we see them, how can we help mitigate the problem? Gregg Dancho addressed all of those questions. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusWICC による
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This year's summer covid surge in Connecticut is not letting up just yet. According to the CDC, a big reason for the spike is due to the oppressive heat forcing people to gather indoors. Also, federal health officials say the number of measles cases in the U.S. this year already tripled the total for 2023. Dr. Fred Browne from Griffin Health was ba…
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Host Paul Pacelli's Wednesday edition of "Connecticut Today" touched on a recent Wall Street Journal story detailing the number of states - including Connecticut - that are seeing a big jump in marijuana use connected to deadly road accidents (00:34). Connecticut Restaurant Association head Scott Dolch talked about a Hartford Courant story on recen…
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Continuing our previews of the Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest, Melissa welcomed Leeane Paige, the owner of Big Green Truck Pizza! They talked about the legacy of the trucks, the pizza and everything in between, as well as the upcoming Pizza & Brew Fest. Image Credit: Meghan BoydWICC による
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While there are a lot of things happening and news headlines coming out of the Park City, most of our calls from Bridgeport residents are about Success Village and the Board of Education. We talked about them both with Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. Image Credit: Eric UrbanowiczWICC による
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A new report highlighting the epidemic of drug, alcohol and suicide deaths was released to the public, thanks to Trust for America’s Health (TFAH). The data shows two things: first, improvement in combined substance misuse and suicide mortality rate in five years; and two, trends remain alarmingly high. We spoke with an author of the report, Dr. Na…
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This summer, there have been hundreds of orca whale attacks on boats off the coast of Spain. It’s a new trend we’re seeing and learned that this is a taught behavior and that orcas aren’t trying to cause harm, but believe they are playing. How do we know that though? Science expert, David Mestre, explains how a story of “salmon hat” in 1987 correla…
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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured an update on U.S. Senate passage of the "Kids Online Safety Act," co-authored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (00:38). Quinnipiac University assistant professor of interactive media design John Powers also weighed in on Senate passage of that bill (12:44). Stratford GOP State Sen. Kevin Ke…
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A special meeting of the Bridgeport Board of Education took place last night but less than eight minutes of the four-hour meeting streaming online is visible to the public. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/WeJkS3hD4yA We spoke with board member, Rob Traber, about what some members are experiencing on this board and why the BOE is st…
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Here are some statistics that can make it easier to determine if YOU are a workaholic: Data shows in 54% of cases, workaholics prioritize work before their personal lives; in 51% of cases, they worry about work, even on a day off. In 50% of cases, they have difficulties switching off while on vacation, or they simply tend to work throughout their v…
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A Washington Post article recently highlighted the difference between workaholics and hard workers. It reported roughly 15 percent of workers in America are considered workaholics. Employment attorney and law professor, Gary Phelan, defined the difference between the two and how to dial it back if it’s causing more harm than good in your personal l…
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Host Paul Pacelli started a new week on "Connecticut Today" with his thoughts on proposals from President Joe Biden to reform the U.S. Supreme Court (00:25). We also got input on those proposals from Landmark Legal Foundation Attorney and Vice President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill (13:12). Columnist and Blogger Chris Powell talked about the recen…
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How did the family of ducks cross the road? State Police…that’s how! It’s no joke, a mother duck and her babies apparently got stuck on Interstate 91 in Connecticut. We learned how a team effort from troopers, a DMV official and animal control saved the day! Sgt. Luke Davis shared the details on WICC. Image Credit: Getty Images…
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We are marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Catherine Spain with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities shared the history of ADA, the scope of it, and who in Connecticut has directly been impacted by it. For more information: ada.gov Image Credit: Getty Images…
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It’s the tenth year for the annual Step Up for the Brave event, benefitting Homes for the Brave. We spoke with the executive director of HFTB, Vince Santilli, about the upcoming fundraiser, who should sign up, and where your dollars go specifically, for local veterans. For more information: homesforthebrave.org Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz…
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The peace offering was an gift offered at irregular times and for the purpose of celebrating the health, prosperity and peace we have in God. It was a festive sacrifice shared with others outside the temple. Christ offers up his own body for sacrifice which we remember regularly at a festive meal shared together that Jesus himself first instituted.…
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday's edition of "Connecticut Today" pointing out the political language that now coming out of Washington regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza (00:32). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang talked about a recent spike in auto theft in Connecticut (13:17). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with…
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Credit cards with chips make it harder for scammers to steal your payment information, so con artists quickly adapted and created a technique called "shimming." Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau defines how shim scams work and ways to protect yourselves from being duped. Image Credit: Getty Images…
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Imagine traveling from New York to Boston in around 100 minutes. Legal representative for Save the Sound, Roger Reynolds, discussed the possibility of a high-speed train which apparently includes digging a 16-mile tunnel and how this would affect the sound. Image Credit: Getty ImagesWICC による
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Mayor Tony G. came on to give us all the latest news out of Milford. We discussed the future of the Connecticut Post Mall, his proposal to the Planning and Zoning Committee to regulate the number of smoke shops, and the new ordinance regarding street takeovers. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa SheketoffWICC による
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This week, hundreds of potentially illegal cannabis products were confiscated from six stores in Waterbury, CT. We talked about the latest raids and what to do to protect your kids from these dangerous, illegal snacks. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff / Attorney General William TongWICC による
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" wondering why many politicians continue to say things that they probably shouldn't say during high-profile media appearances (00:32). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch joined us to detail a recent executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in stat…
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Over the last couple months, Melissa took Melissa In The Morning on the road to talk with everyone from the people who run the cities and towns, to the mover and shakers of those communities to you the listeners. We wrapped up the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour with Melissa's son Chase as well as some thank yous for the diners…
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Ansonia's Economic Developmen Director Sheila O'Malley and City Attorney John Marini stopped by the Valley Diner, home of the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour for today to talk about Ansonia Copper and Brass, as well as talk about some events coming up. Image Credit: Dee OrtizWICC による
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After a fan favorite segment on the Sterling Opera House back in May, there was absolutely no way we weren't going to invite Kellie Santiago, the executive director of The Derby Historical Society, to the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour. She spoke about a book that's about to be released, as well as some interesting facts about…
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A lot of businesses in Connecticut do so much charity work, but there's not many that have reached the level that Team INC has. Melissa welcomed Lillian McKenzie, their Development and Communications Manager, to the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about all the work they've done and are doing. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz…
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Christine Sonsini, the Director of the Ansonia Senior Center took the trip the Valley Diner in Derby for the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour. She spoke about the seniors she's helping and some of the stories that came out, even during the pandmic. Image Credit: Dee OrtizWICC による
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Melissa In The Morning Always Loves To Feature The Arts, That's Why When The Opportunity To Feature The Valley Arts Council And E Street Gallery On The Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour Presented Itself, We Jump On The Opportunity To Feature Them. Image Credit: Dee OrtizWICC による
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The Derby Fire Commissioner Gary Parker stopped by the Valley Diner in Derby for the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour. Gary talked to Melissa about the latest with Derby's fire department as well as a National Story about OSHA. Image Credit: Laura Fiest-RocheWICC による
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Melissa kicked off the final stop on the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour with the owner of the Valley Diner in Derby, Pete. He talked about the history of the diner as well as the community and famous people who have come to it. Image Credit: Dee OrtizWICC による
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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opening his midweek show wondering how so many Democratic leaders could be so surprised at the rumored health issues confronting President Joe Biden (00:32). We also welcomed U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) John Mills, author of, "War Against the Deep State" (13:47). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior edito…
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A black bear was euthanized after it attacked a Chesire woman sitting in her backyard. It’s the most recent story of bear troubles in our state prompting a check-in with lawmakers. Senator Steve Harding outlined legislation that has passed in recent years to address the problem, but also explained why bear hunts need to be legal in Connecticut to r…
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